Port-O-Call food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newry, Mourne and Down
Port-O-Call holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 13 Bridge Street, Kilkeel, Kilkeel, BT34 4AD
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Port-O-Call among the 1,411 places in Newry, Mourne and Down holding top marks, 89% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,411 | 89% | ← Port-O-Call | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 143 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Port-O-Call none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Port-O-Call, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitstop Fast Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Spudz & Co Takeaway/sandwich shop | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Donic Woodfire Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Mourne Gospel Fellowship - The Cabin Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2023 |
| Square 4 Pub/bar/nightclub | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Golden Seaside Takeaway/sandwich shop | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Sea Source Seafood Shop Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| The Port Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
Questions about Port-O-Call
What is Port-O-Call's food hygiene rating?
Port-O-Call has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 14 October 2024.
Is Port-O-Call safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Port-O-Call last inspected?
Port-O-Call was last inspected on 14 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newry, Mourne and Down Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Port-O-Call?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Port-O-Call compare to other places in Newry, Mourne and Down?
89% of the 1,580 rated food businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down hold the top rating of 5, and Port-O-Call is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Port-O-Call and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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